MSHP to conduct DWI enforcement

Friday

Dec 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Throughout the holiday period

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Sgt. Brent J. Bernhardt, public information and education officer, Troop B, Macon, Missouri State Highway Patrol, says officers will participate in statewide Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign.Sgt. Bernhardt adds that Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, says Troop B officers will be participating in the statewide 2012 Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign to stop people from driving impaired this holiday season. Enforcement efforts will be increased from Dec. 10 through Dec. 16 and will focus on reducing deaths and injuries caused by impaired drivers.In 2011, 209 individuals were killed and 3,630 were injured in alcohol-related traffic crashes."Losing a loved one during the holiday season is a tragedy no one should have to endure," stated Captain Wilt. "Impaired driving is a preventable crime, and we intend to work diligently to remove impaired drivers from our roadways." The patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click It 4 Life!!